This roll, count, and cover space game is a perfect math activity to do with your preschooler during your space unit. Children can work on number identification, counting, and addition with this simple game. We’ve included a free downloadable lesson plan and the two game boards for you below!

You will need:

• Level 1 & Level 2 Planet Mats (free download below!)

• Scissors

• Moon Rocks (any rocks or gems or counters will work)

• 2 Dice

Instructions:

Level 1 Play

1. Place the Level 1 planet mat in front of your little space cadet.

2. Have them roll 1 die and count the dots.

3. Place a moon rock onto the matching number planet.

4. Repeat until you get all the numbers on the level 1 Planet Board.

5. Clear the board and if your little space cadet isn't ready to do addition yet, you can play this game again.

Level 2 Play

1. Place the Level 2 planet mat in front of your little space cadet.

2. Have them roll 2 dice. Count the dots on each dice, and then add

3. them together.

4. Place the moon rocks onto the matching number planets.

5. Repeat until all 12 planets are covered.

6. Clear the board, and play again.

Let us know in the comments what other fun math games you’ve done for your space unit! We hope you enjoy this one!

Video

Check out this video to see the Space Roll, Count, and Cover game in action.

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